Overview
- The Winnipeg Jets announced on Monday that they signed 18-year-old Viggo Björck to a three-year entry-level contract with an average annual value of $1,075,000.
- Djurgårdens IF released Björck from his SHL contract so he can join the Jets organization and travel to North America for development.
- Because he was drafted out of Europe, Björck is eligible to play for either the NHL Jets or the AHL’s Manitoba Moose in 2026–27, giving the club flexible development options.
- Winnipeg projects Björck as a potential second-line centre and will evaluate him at training camp for a real shot at the NHL roster while weighing the entry-level slide rule that kicks in if he plays fewer than 10 NHL games.
- Björck arrives with a season of SHL pro experience and strong World Junior play, which raises expectations but also leaves questions about his size and adjustment to the North American game that will shape short- and medium-term roster and cap planning.